EASA AD 2022-0127
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2023-0157
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0127 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 4 Revision 07, which includes system equipment maintenance requirements and life limits for components. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring operators to follow updated maintenance tasks and replacement schedules.
What Changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0127 supersedes the previous AD 2021-0208 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and limitations as specified in Airbus A350 ALS Part 4 Revision 07. It updates the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme to incorporate these changes and mandates replacement of components before exceeding their life limits. The directive also clarifies corrective actions in case of discrepancies during maintenance.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the safe operation of Airbus A350 aircraft by enforcing updated maintenance requirements. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to prevent unsafe conditions caused by failure to perform mandatory tasks. Compliance helps maintain regulatory approval and avoids operational disruptions due to non-compliance with airworthiness standards.
What To Do
Operators of Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes must replace components before exceeding their life limits and perform all maintenance tasks within specified intervals as per Airbus A350 ALS Part 4 Revision 07 starting from 12 July 2022. They must revise their Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months of the effective date to incorporate the new limitations and tasks. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected before the next flight, following Airbus instructions or approved alternatives.
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